Author Question: A nurse documents in the electronic medical record the discharge from a client's surgical wound as ... (Read 38 times)

xclash · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse documents in the electronic medical record the discharge from a client's surgical wound as slight serosanguineous drainage. What is meant by serosanguineous drainage?

A) Composed of pus only
B) Composed of blood only
C) Composed of clear serum
D) Composed of serum and blood

Question 2

The nurse is counseling a female college student at a rape crisis center who states that she was attacked by a male on campus. Which of the following is appropriate advice for this rape victim?

A) Encourage the victim to seek psychological treatment within 2 weeks.
B) Counsel the victim to put the experience behind her as quickly as possible.
C) Do not notify the police until there is positive evidence a rape has occurred.
D) Encourage the victim to seek physical help and have a rape kit documented.

nicoleclaire22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Serosanguineous drainage is composed of serum and blood. Discharge containing pus is described as purulent drainage. Discharge composed of blood only is described as sanguineous drainage. Discharge composed of clear serum is described as serous drainage.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The nurse should encourage the victim, whether female or male, to seek physical and psychological treatment immediately following a sexual assault. A specific equipment kit, known as a rape kit, will contain specimen collection containers. The nurse will assist the physician with the pelvic examination and provide emotional support to the rape victim. Often, victims of rape, childhood sexual abuse, or other sexual assault want to put the experience behind them as quickly as possible. This may lead to flashbacks and other symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. The police should be notified; usually a female officer will interview a female victim.